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Palomar Mountain (/ ˈpæləmɑːr / PAL-ə-mar; Spanish: Monte Palomar [paloˈmaɾ]) is a mountain ridge in the Peninsular Ranges in northern San Diego County, California. It is known as the location of Palomar Observatory and Hale Telescope, and known for Palomar Mountain State Park.
3 days ago · A number of vista points offer spectacular panoramic views both westerly toward the ocean and inland toward the desert, particularly from Boucher Hill Summit, which has been listed in the Sierra Club's "Hundred Peaks Section" since first published in 1946. There, you'll also find the historic Boucher Hill Fire Lookout.
- THE DRIVE. Wintertime is lovely. Lots of fog, cool weather and barely any people on the trails. The drive may be a little scary, but it’s also surreal and really feels as though you’re in a movie
- ABOVE THE CLOUDS. If you’re lucky, you may find yourself above the clouds when you get to the top!
- PALOMAR OBSERVATORY. LINK. You can also visit the Observatory
- OBSERVATORY TRAIL. LINK. And even hike to it from the Observatory Trail if you’re wanting to get a little exercise
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Palomar Mountain State Park. 116 reviews. #2 of 3 things to do in Palomar Mountain. State Parks. Closed now. 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Write a review. About. This park's Sierra-Nevada like atmosphere is unique in Southern California.
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Palomar Mountain State Park. To stretch your legs after visiting the ridgetop Palomar Observatory, nearby Palomar Mountain State Park has forested hikes along panoramic-view trails where wildflowers bloom in early summer.
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Feb 23, 2023 · Palomar Mountain State Park sits happily in southern California, just a little way north of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Nearby towns include Temecula, Vista, and Palm Desert, with Palm Springs only a hop, skip, and a jump away.